What Is “The Process”? The Realist (#4) - The Shadow Government in Haight-Ashbury: The Mysticism of PizzaGate (A Primer)
Nov 2, 2025
Delve into the mystique of the Process Church and its ties to counterculture. Explore the controversial cases of child abuse linked to Green Valley, scrutinizing the roles of public figures. Unpack the complexities of drug decriminalization during the Carter era, paired with whispers of CIA connections influencing Haight-Ashbury's drug culture. Discover the enigmatic life of Robert F. Hartley, marked by family legacy and notions of a shadow government. The conversation twists through spiritual communes, apocalyptic predictions, and historical intrigue.
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Reexamine Public Narratives
- Dana frames the episode as continuing a long inquiry into the Process Church and its public narrative.
- She stresses questioning accepted histories to reveal hidden motives and contexts.
Green Valley And Institutional Abuse
- Dana recounts the Michael Cochran case and Green Valley abuses to illustrate systemic child-industry harm.
- She connects investigative reporting and whistleblowers like Ken Wooten to exposing institutional abuse.
Scandals Don’t End Networks
- Dana shows how organizations rebrand and mask continuity of personnel after scandals.
- She highlights George von Hilsheimer's ongoing consultancy despite institutional changes.
